Lot 60
BY SENNOSUKE KUSUBE (1859-1941), MEIJI PERIOD
Of shouldered ovoid form in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glazed, designed in four sections with pheasants and cherry blossoms, the reverse a further spring scene of birds frolicking amongst blooming wisteria. The shoulder decorated with an impressive phoenix in gold on a blue ground with two more vertical sections designed with tortoise shell and floral motifs. Signed in gilt gold Kusube to the base.
32cm high, 19cm diameter
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Losses to gilding particularly to mouth rim and shoulder of vase likely from handling
No visible cracks or chips
No restorations visible under UV light
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Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8670
6:00pm - 5 December 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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